Brooks Puregrit 4 - Men’s

The Basics

Runner’s World Review

The PureGrit 3 won Editor’s Choice last year, and it retains its tester-pleasing lightweight, close-to-the-ground ride. It also lost none of its ruggedness, with a plastic plate between midsole and outsole under the forefoot for protection and propulsion, and the full outsole covered with tight hexagonal rubber lugs. The changes came in the upper, which got more flexible using printed hex patterns over an open mesh to add durability without bulk, relying on a plastic midfoot saddle and a wide elastic band around the arch to lock the foot in. “The fit is snug and durable, but still allows my feet to breath,” says Colin Luther of Mohnton, Pennsylvania. Bottom Line: Balanced trail dancer.

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All the Stats You Need!

Weight: Moderate | 9.7 oz

Heel-To-Toe-Drop: Low | 6.1 mm

Heel Height: Very Low | 27.4 mm

Heel Cushioning: Very Firm

Forefoot Height: Low | 21.3 mm

Forefoot Cushioning: Very Firm

Flexibility: Moderate

Stability Features: Some

Energy Return: More

We put each shoe through real-world usage and a battery of mechanical tests in our lab to provide you with objective — and exclusive — data. In addition to a shoe's weight, we measure sole thickness (everything that sits between your foot and the road), how well the foam cushions your stride, and the flexibility of the forefoot. All this is taken into account in our reviews of each shoe.

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